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Harrisburg, Pa, Us

Harrisburg Pa

Promoted into newly-created role to provide leadership for global compliance with labor and employment laws. Provided daily proactive counseling, strategic judgment, and guidance for business presidents, executives, and management at all levels as member of Senior HR Leadership Team (SHRLT).* Hired, coached, and developed team of attorneys in China and US (30K and 12K employees, respectively). Oversaw compliance worldwide for all 50 countries and 90K employees.* Proactively managed increased compliance and reduced litigation risk in China, MX, US, India, Germany, and Czech Republic (representing two thirds of TE's 90K employees). Audited and assessed risks involving labor law reforms, contracts, temporary employees, unionization, overtime, and corporate social responsibility. * Established FLSA review mechanism to avoid exposure in US due to potential misclassification of hourly employees. * Supervised wrongful discharge victories in China and EU. Managed US strategy for winning national origin jury trial, summary judgments in discrimination cases, appellate victories, and dismissal of whistleblower claim, savings millions of dollars in potential liability and attorneys' fees.* Provided labor and employment leadership on global due diligence teams for two key acquisitions (Deutsch Group SAS for €1.55B [$2.06B] and ADC Telecommunications for $1.25B) that enabled expansion into new markets and increased US penetration, respectively. * Led European Works Council consultation to assure smooth implementation of restructuring affecting thousands of employees throughout EU.

Harrisburg Pa

Instituted worldwide consistency in labor and employment matters. Began recruiting labor and employment lawyers in US and China to enable increased global focus. Appointed to SHRLT.* Managed implementation of European Works Council. Negotiated four-year contract that complied with new EU Directive while maintaining management flexibility over 20K employees. * Led management response to four-month union organizing campaign in US. Met with plant supervisors, union leaders, and general work force, ultimately delivering solid vote of confidence for company.* Minimized litigation and potential costs. Supervised reduction in force affecting 20K employees worldwide. Negotiated union plant closure without labor strife.* Managed hundreds of compliance investigations to achieve legally sound results (volume doubled after company spun off independently).* Developed and delivered training to thousands of employees (both domestic and international) on harassment, union avoidance, and workplace violence to prevent injury and litigation.* Led aggressive defense to employment litigation, resulting in almost $100K payback to company.

Harrisburg Pa

Managed labor and employment litigation and compliance. With principal focus on US, reduced outside counsel cost 50%-75% to support 12K employees in US. Drafted employee handbook.* Negotiated union contracts in acquired companies and union plant closure (won litigation, saving $20M).* Positively resolved non-compete issue by negotiating $150k payback from competitor who hired skilled engineer.* Managed jury wins in San Francisco disability and Houston race discrimination cases.* Evaluated Tyco's ~30 facilities in China for compliance with overtime regulations. Increased awareness and educated plant managers regarding areas of possible risk and appropriate strategies to reduce overtime 40%.* Achieved consistent summary judgment and appellate victories with very few (mostly nominal) settlements.* Led execution of significant reductions in force (10% to 30%) in response to acquisitions and economic downturns. Assured fair treatment of employees to minimize legal expenses.

Columbus In

Finalized 11-year agreement with Diesel Workers Union. Managed complex litigation and discussions with members of Congress (and their staffs) about conversion of defined benefit pension plan to cash balance pension plan and associated ERISA issues. Managed ITAR / FCPA compliance, Security, and employment litigation.

Columbus In

Presented pension and healthcare strategies, budgets, and plans to Board of Directors and Pension Committee. Partnered with BCBSIN to create managed healthcare organization (Southeastern Indiana Healthcare Organization) that saved $5M/year. Negotiated with unions to cap retiree medical plans, saving $250M.

Columbus In

Managed compliance investigation in India, US ERISA oversight, and general litigation.

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Activities and Societies: Managing Editor, Harvard Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review

Bachelor'S Degree

magna cum laude